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Camera lens

You'll find many different camera lenses at Kamera Express. Think of telephoto lenses, macro lenses or the ideal zoom lens! When you're at the start of your search, the very first question you ask yourself is: what am I going to use this lens for? We'll help you on your way as you look for the right lens!

What lenses are out there?

The world of lenses is huge! There's a choice for everyone, but where do you start? After all, what does one lens do differently from another? And in which situation do you reach for which lens? When you want to work with subjects that are far away from you, you choose a telephoto lens. Want to capture the tiny world? Then pick a macro lens. But if you want to capture subjects with a special effect, the fisheye lens is your top choice! Time to dive into the types of lenses available in the photography world!

Different types of camera lenses:

• Telephoto lenses
• Zoom lenses
• Macro lenses
• Prime lenses
• Wide-angle lenses
• Fisheye lenses
• Tilt-shift lenses

Most popular camera lens brands:

• Nikon lenses
• Sony lenses
• Tamron lenses
• Canon lenses
• Fujifilm lenses
• Panasonic lenses
• Sigma lenses
• Leica lenses
• Olympus lenses
• Pentax lenses

Which lens do I need?

This is where you start: thinking about the type of photos you'd love to take. Once you've worked that out, or you're sure you're looking for an all-round lens, the hunt for that one lens with the right specs begins. How far does it need to zoom, or is that not needed at all? Same brand as my camera, or doesn't that matter? Time to read our buying guide — then you've already taken the first big step in your search!

Buying guide: which lens should I buy?

Which lens mount do I have?

You know which lens you need for the photos you dream of, but what mount does your camera have again? Are there more things you should know about the lens mount before buying lenses? Yes, definitely! Because which sensor is this lens best suited for? If you put a full-frame lens on an APS-C camera, the focal length will change because of the crop factor. Want to know more? Take a look at our detailed buying guide about lens mounts.

Different lens mounts:

• EF-mount lenses
• RF-mount lenses
• E-mount lenses
• Z-mount lenses
• F-mount lenses
• MFT-mount lenses
• X-mount lenses
• G-mount lenses
• L-mount lenses

All about lens mounts

Inspiration and tips for the right camera lenses

Looking for even more tips and inspiration about shooting with lenses? Or the best camera lenses in our range? Take a look at these pages:

• What should I look for when buying a wide-angle lens
• All about zoom lenses
• Buying a telephoto lens: what to look for
• A unique world with the fisheye lens
• Buying a macro lens: what to look for
• All top 10 lenses